Takashi Fujii facts for kids

Takashi Fujii (藤井隆, Fujii Takashi), born on March 10, 1972, is a famous Japanese entertainer. He is known for many things, including being a comedian, actor, singer, TV host, and music producer. He works with a big Japanese entertainment company called Yoshimoto Kogyo. He was also the popular host of a TV show called Matthew's Best Hit TV, where he played a character named Matthew Minami (マシュー南, Mashū Minami). This show and others like it were on TV Asahi. Takashi Fujii was born in Toyonaka, Osaka.

On May 7, 2005, he shared that he would marry Otoha (乙葉), who is a Japanese idol. They got married on July 30, 2005, in Tokyo. Many famous Japanese people attended their wedding. They have one daughter. In 2022, he helped host the show Love Is Blind: Japan. He also hosted a podcast called Matthew's Matthew: Matthew in Matthew's Room for Audible.

Takashi Fujii's Acting Career

Takashi Fujii is very active as an actor and a funny host.

His Role in Lost in Translation

In countries like the United States, many people know him from the 2003 movie Lost in Translation. In the movie, he played Matthew Minami, who hosted his own show. Bill Murray's character, Bob Harris, appeared on this show. As Matthew, Takashi Fujii wore a blonde wig and bright suits. His character was energetic and funny.

Matthew Minami's TV Show

Even though Bill Murray was never a guest, Fujii (as Matthew Minami) really did host a show. It was called Matthew's Best Hit UV. This show often featured musicians and popular Japanese celebrities. Matthew Minami's character also appeared in other shows related to Best Hit TV.

Other TV and Movie Appearances

Takashi Fujii is a popular talent himself. He often appears on many Japanese variety shows. When he is himself, he is less flashy than Matthew Minami. However, his funny comments and unique actions are part of his style. He has even performed his comedy and music in the US and China. Takashi Fujii is currently on these programs:

• 発見!仰天!!プレミアもん!!! 土曜はダメよ! (Hakken! Gyōten!! Puremia mon!!! Doyō wa Dame yo!) on YTV
• 新婚さんいらっしゃい！(Shikonsan Irasshai!) on Asahi TV

He has also been in many dramas and movies. Some of his past acting roles include:

• 2001 There's Always Tomorrow (Drama and Movie)
• 2002 Manten (Drama)
• 2016 Sanada Maru (Drama) – playing Sasuke
• 2018 Kamen Rider Build: The Movie – Be the One (Movie)
• 2022 My Small Land (Movie)
• 2024 Cha-cha (Movie)

Takashi Fujii has also lent his voice to animated movies. These include 2004's Mind Game. He also did Japanese voice dubs for the 2017 Beauty and the Beast remake and 2021's Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go - Race for the Sodor Cup.

Takashi Fujii's Music Career

Fujii is also a musician and producer. He focuses on dance music and J-pop. His song, "Oh My Juliet!", was produced by the popular J-pop artist Tommy february⁶. This song was later used in the movie Babel.

He has worked with other famous artists too. These include Daisuke Asakura, Tetsuya Komuro, Seiko Matsuda, and Fayray. In 2004, he went on a "World Tour." He had concerts in Los Angeles, U.S., and Shanghai, China. In 2014, he started his own record label called Slenderie Record.

His Music Releases

Takashi Fujii has released many songs and albums.

Singles

• SIGN by Pasocom Music Club feat. Takashi Fujii (2022)
• Memory Flora with Moe Shop (2022)
• We Should be Dancing by KAKKO and TAKASHI (2022)
• Headphone Girl-Tsubasa ga Nakutemo (2022)
• Dramatic Pink Bikini by sooogood! feat. Takashi Fujii (2018)
• Mammottemitai (2017)
• Plastic Star (2016)
• Disco no Kamisama by tofubeats feat. Takashi Fujii (2014)
• Nanda Kanda (2000)

EPs (Extended Plays)

• RE:WIND (2017)
• DJ MIX "Delicacy" mixed by DJ DC BRAND'S (2016)
• Daisougen no Chiisana Matthew as Matthew Minami (2006)
• OH MY JULIET! (2005)

Albums

• Music Restaurant Royal Host (2022)
• Light Showers (2017)
• Coffee Bar Cowboy (2015)
• Shanghai Taiwan II (2007)
• Shanghai Taiwan (2006)
• All by Myself (2004)
• Romeo Michiyuki (2002)

As Producer and Songwriter

Takashi Fujii has also produced music for other artists:

• Makarova (EP) by Terumoto Gōto (2022)
• Slenderie Ideal (Album) by Various Artists (2020)
• IVKI (EP) by Oniyakko Tsubaki (2018)
• Delicacy of Love (EP) by Yu Hayami (2016)

Tour DVDs

He has released DVDs of his live performances:

• Takashi Fujii World Tour Watashi no Aoi Sora 2004 (2005)
• Takashi Fujii World Tour 2005 (2005)
• Takashi Fujii Romeo no Michiyuki 2002 (2002, re-released in 2020)